A New Refrigerator/Freezer from BEST BUY

Most folks get excited when they buy a new large ticket item for themselves; car, washer/dryer, refrigerator/freezer, house. Given that I am poor, such purchases don't usually appear in the spirit of joy. They are made with the seemingly exhausting task of transferring funds from different savings accounts to pay for the single item purchase.
This purchase comes with another note of sadness. The current refrigerator/freezer has stopped cooling. In addition, frost has built up in the freezer. I could spend money to have parts replaced or adjustments made, but the fridge has been with me for over 15 years. It was selected by Cook, my first housemate, a friend, and... well... my cook. It was also purchased at SEARS (where America shops). Cook is gone. SEARS is supposedly still around, but the local ones in my neck of the woods have disappeared.
I have no idea why the purchase of a new, large appliance is looked upon with sadness. The cost won't break the bank. Food is generally something that we look at with joy (especially in light of the number of people in my country who have food insecurity).
I think I sometimes yearn for more simplicity in the day-to-day existence. And buying a new kitchen gadget because the older one is not working well is more of a challenge and a chore than a happy occurrence.